Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

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From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

anew

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

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From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

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From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading CHESNUT BANK.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

cause to be bored

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

possessive form of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

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From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

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From this reading CHESNUT BANK.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

without doubt or question

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

immediately past

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

without good reason

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

out of fashion

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

a light shade of red

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

a small lake

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

the season of growth

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

the rays of the sun

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Behind the house was a long garden now almost smothered in blossom, and along the carriage-drive stood rows of lilacs and acacias, with here and there an almond-tree, which bore a sprinkling of deep pink flowers.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house of red brick, the original builder’s intention having clearly been to sacrifice to inside comfort outside appearance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

a Caucasian

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading At last they reached the brow of the hill, and beneath them lay St. Mary-Kirby, the sunlight falling lightly on the grey church, the white wooden cottages, the broad green common, and on two tall-necked swans floating on the glasslike mill-head.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mr. Anerley’s house—known in the neighbourhood as Chesnut Bank—was separated from the common by a large circular pond which was fed by a spring, and that again was divided from the house by a tall hedge, a row of short limes with black stems and young green leaves, and a pretty large lawn.